Eligible Countries for Ivory Coast eVisa

Entry to the Ivory Coast depends on your nationality and purpose of travel. The sections below set out the options and conditions that apply.

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Documents Required for Ivory Coast eVisa

While each visa type might require additional documents, following are the common Documents Required For Ivory Coast eVisa:

  • A Valid Passport: (With Validity of atleast 6 months from arrival)
  • Digital Applicant Photo: (On a clear white background)

Processing Options Available for eVisa

Standard Processing

6-9 Working Days

Reliable option for planned travel

Rush Processing

4-7 Working Days

Faster handling for urgent plans

Super Rush Processing

3-5 Working Days

Priority processing for quick approval

After You Arrive in Ivory Coast with an eVisa

  • Proceed to the eVisa processing area at Abidjan Airport following the designated signs.
  • Present your eVisa confirmation document.
  • Provide your passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the date of arrival.
  • Show your yellow fever vaccination certificate if requested by authorities.
  • Complete biometric capture, including fingerprint and photo, if required.
  • Receive your visa stamp in your passport after verification.
  • Proceed to the immigration counter for final entry clearance into the Ivory Coast.

Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Entry to Ivory Coast

  •  Abkhazia
  •  Aland Islands
  •  American Samoa
  •  Anguilla
  •  Antarctica
  •  Armenia
  •  Aruba
  •  Azerbaijan
  •  Belarus
  •  Bermuda
  •  Bonaire
  •  Bosnia and Herzegovina
  •  Botswana
  •  Bouvet Island
  •  British Indian Ocean Territory
  •  British Virgin Islands
  •  Cayman Islands
  •  Christmas Island
  •  Cocos (Keeling) Islands
  •  Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  •  Cook Islands
  •  Curacao
  •  Egypt
  •  Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
  •  Faroe Islands
  •  French Guiana
  •  French Polynesia
  •  French Southern Territories
  •  Gabon
  •  Georgia
  •  Gibraltar
  •  Greenland
  •  Guadeloupe
  •  Guam
  •  Guernsey
  •  Heard Island and McDonald Islands
  •  Isle of Man
  •  Israel
  •  Jamaica
  •  Jersey
  •  Jordan
  •  Kazakhstan
  •  Kiribati
  •  Kosovo
  •  Kuwait
  •  Kyrgyzstan
  •  Laos
  •  Lebanon
  •  Lesotho
  •  Macau
  •  Macedonia, Republic of
  •  Marshall Islands
  •  Martinique
  •  Mayotte
  •  Moldova
  •  Mongolia
  •  Montenegro
  •  Montserrat
  •  Myanmar
  •  Nagorno-Karabakh
  •  Nauru
  •  Nepal
  •  New Caledonia
  •  Niue
  •  Norfolk Island
  •  Northern Cyprus
  •  Northern Mariana Islands
  •  Oman
  •  Palau
  •  Pitcairn
  •  Puerto Rico
  •  Qatar
  •  Reunion
  •  Rwanda
  •  Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
  •  Saint Barthelemy
  •  Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  •  Saint Martin
  •  Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  •  San Marino
  •  Saudi Arabia
  •  Serbia
  •  Sint Maarten
  •  Solomon Islands
  •  South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  •  South Ossetia
  •  Sri Lanka
  •  Suriname
  •  Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  •  Swaziland
  •  Taiwan
  •  Tajikistan
  •  Tokelau
  •  Tonga
  •  Transnistria
  •  Turkmenistan
  •  Turks and Caicos Islands
  •  Tuvalu
  •  US Virgin Islands
  •  United States Minor Outlying Islands
  •  Vanuatu
  •  Vatican City (Holy See)
  •  Wallis and Futuna
  •  Western Sahara

Special Cases & Restrictions

Important information for specific situations

Countries Not Eligible for eVisa

Citizens of the following countries must apply for a visa at an Ivory Coast embassy or consulate:

  • Afghanistan (certain cases)
  • Iraq
  • Syria
  • Yemen
  • Somalia
These restrictions may change. Please check with the nearest Ivory Coast embassy for current requirements.
Special Circumstances
Diplomatic Passports

Holders of diplomatic passports may have different evisa requirements. Contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Stateless Persons

Stateless individuals or those with refugee travel documents should contact an Ivory Coast embassy.

Dual Citizenship

Use the passport of the country that provides the most favourable evisa conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dual citizens can choose either passport, and it is recommended to use the one offering more favourable eVisa conditions.

ECOWAS citizens don't need an eVisa but must carry a valid passport or ECOWAS travel certificate. They may also need to show proof of accommodation and sufficient funds for their stay.

No, eVisas must be obtained before travelling to the Ivory Coast. If you're already in the country and need to extend your stay, contact the local immigration authorities.